maneuverability and mobility. On shore stations,
MEPPs may be self-propelled or trailer-mounted and
require towing. The following text describes some of
the servicing units you will see in the aviation
community.
NC-2A Mobile Electric Power Plant (MEPP)
The NC-2A (fig. 9-15) is designed primarily for use
aboard aircraft carriers. It is a four-wheel, self-
propelled,
three-cylinder
diesel-engine-powered
service unit. The three-cylinder engine drives the ac
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A
B
C
D
G
J
I
H
A. Steering wheel
B. Instrument panel
C. Solution tank
D. Rear squeegee
E. Recovery tank
F. Clean-out door
G. Articulated joint
H. Side squeegee
I. Head pivot
J. Debris trough release lever
Figure 9-14.—Model 550DN flight deck scrubber.
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Figure 9-15.—NC-2A mobile electric power plant.
